Holy Cow! by harry caray

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April 25,2025

I knew that I was in trouble in the opening chapter when the author gets the date of his "life changing event" (a stroke) wrong.

Sanitzed autobiography that really just glosses over much of Caray's life and career. In retrospect, this book was likely written to capitialize on similar books (John Madden comes to mind) that were popular at the time.

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Ere14

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April 25,2025

This is about what I would expect from Harry Caray - very self-serving and overblown. However, if you like baseball history, it is worth it to read about some of the things that he witnessed over his career.

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Elandrial

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April 25,2025

If you are a fan of broadcasters and a fan of baseball it is a must read. Published in the late 80’s there is very little on Harry Carry’s career as the cubs broadcaster. Nonetheless very interesting and cool to see how the sport of baseball has changed from the time he started to the time he released this book.

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lunarxlunar

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April 25,2025

I am amazed by how many young people don't remember Harry Caray. He is best remembered by me as the Chicago Cubs blowhard announcer in the 1980s. In this 1989 autobiography Harry tells of the days when he was a Cardinals announcer, an A's announcer, a White Sox announcer and finally a Cubs announcer. Harry tells some great stories but he certainly had a huge ego. Most of the stories focus on what a great announcer he was and how much the fans loved him. From screaming "Holy Cow" to singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" to his connection and love for Budweiser Harry gives a slanted view on Harry. I always thought he was way overrated as a TV announcer but my grandfather was a Cub fan and when he died I got his Harry Caray book. Figured it was time to give it a read. I am sure Cub fans miss him.

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RarestProGamer

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April 25,2025

Even though I was never able to listen to Harry Caray in person because he was before my time he is still a cubs legend and and I respect him. His book however is what I expected mosstly average but with some good points throughout.

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Nyaruko_chan_

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April 25,2025

Growing up in Chicago I was a Cubs fan. At least I thought that I was one. It turned out that I was more of a Harry Caray fan than anything. His child like enthusiasm and love of the game was contagious. I always knew, no matter what, he was the biggest Chicago Cubs fan and cheerleader.

I don’t know if this book was great due to good writing skills or not. I do know that Mr. Caray has been missed and loved by many people. I am one of them.

It was nice hearing from you, Harry. Rest in peace.

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